Neymar absence could be 'big problem' for PSG

Omitted from France's squad for last summer's World Cup finals, Martial was forced to watch from home as the man who filled the void left by his exit from Monaco for United in 2015 fired his country to glory in Russian Federation. Victory would strengthen his case to be appointed permanently. Rejuvenated under Solskjær, the France midfielder has swiftly morphed into the talisman that United thought came ready-made back in summer 2016. The lack of depth in central midfield and the centre forward position now gives Manchester United a very realistic chance of qualifying against the French champions. Can Marco Verratti impose his own veritable talents on the game or will he and his team-mates be left chasing shadows?

A familiar failing of PSG's inability to challenge for the Champions League in past seasons has been poor form on the road against elite opposition.

Neymar, the world's most expensive player, has a foot problem, Cavani a hip injury. "He has to play his game, to play with confidence and I want us to be capable to help him with the right kind of support, good passes".

"They are the sort of games Solskjaer was used to in his United playing career under Sir Alex Ferguson".

"We've given ourselves the best possible opportunity with the way we've gone into this game because we are confident", added the Norwegian.

Tuchel declared himself "neither satisfied nor unsatisfied" at his team being pitted against United in the first round of the knockout stages, yet, privately at least, he must have felt there was little to fear about a team lacking identity and fight.

There have been glimpses, such as decisions to drop Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez and to sell Marouane Fellaini, but as the weeks progress and the games get bigger, Solskjaer will have to make even bigger calls. It's our DNA and changing that is hard.

"We miss two key attacking players, but to change our identity for that?"

"I don't know", Buffon, who signed a one-year deal and has an option for a further 12 months, said when asked about his future.

[Since Solskjær arrived] United are totally different.

"I think the players are still disappointed with the two points lost against Burnley and so am I".

"He's in good form, we'll need him tomorrow, especially without Cavani and Neymar, hopefully he'll have a great performance tomorrow".

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